Intel Stock Price Rises 1.8% After Analyst Upgrade

Susquehanna Raises Price Target on Intel Shares

Apr. 15, 2026 at 9:10pm

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Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) shares rose 1.8% during mid-day trading on Wednesday after Susquehanna raised their price target on the stock from $45.00 to $65.00. Susquehanna currently has a neutral rating on the stock.

Why it matters

The analyst upgrade and price target increase signal growing confidence in Intel's execution and the company's addressable market for its CPUs and packaging solutions. This could help drive investor interest and buying momentum in the stock.

The details

Intel traded as high as $65.84 and last traded at $64.94. Approximately 91,499,888 shares were traded during the session, a decline of 16% from the average daily volume. Several other analysts have also recently issued reports on Intel, with ratings ranging from 'Buy' to 'Sell' and price targets from $26 to $66.

  • Intel shares rose 1.8% during mid-day trading on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

The players

Intel Corporation

A leading global designer and manufacturer of semiconductor products, including processors, chipsets and related components for a wide range of computing applications.

Susquehanna

An investment research firm that currently has a neutral rating on Intel stock.

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The takeaway

The analyst upgrade and price target increase on Intel stock suggest growing confidence in the company's execution and market opportunities, which could help drive investor interest and buying momentum in the near-term. However, some analysts remain cautious on the stock's valuation and the ability of Intel to scale its foundry ambitions to match market expectations.